Blackened Cod
Blackened Cod is a quick, easy dinner recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights. It takes just 15 minutes and a handful of ingredients to get this spicy, smoky seafood meal on the table.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 118kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound cod fish fillets (thawed, if previously frozen)
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning (can be store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides of the fish with the blackening seasoning and press it into the fish.1 pound cod fish fillets, 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.1 tablespoon butter
- Once hot, add the fillets and cook for 3-5 minutes per side or until the seasoning is charred and the fish is opaque and flakes easily. It should reach an internal temperature of 145°F on a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the thickest portion.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- If you have very thick cod fillets, you may want to transfer the skillet (make sure it’s oven-proof) to the oven set at 350°F to finish cooking.
- To make blackened cod on the grill, set your grill temperature to medium and use a grill basket for fish to more easily turn the fish without it flaking apart.
- This cod pairs well with cool, creamy toppings like tzatziki and avocado crema (instructions can be found in this Blackened Halibut recipe), or with fruit salsas and chutneys, like this Peach Chutney.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.003g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 594mg | Potassium: 469mg | Sugar: 0.003g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.4mg